What is the cheapest way to get from Sendai to Yamada?

The cheapest way to get from Sendai to Yamada is to bus which costs ¥3300 and takes 4h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sendai to Yamada?

The fastest way to get from Sendai to Yamada is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs ¥3400 - ¥5000.

Is there a direct train between Sendai and Yamada?

No, there is no direct train from Sendai to Yamada. However, there are services departing from Sendai and arriving at Rikuchuyamada via Shin-Hanamaki and Kamaishi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Sendai to Yamada?

The distance between Sendai and Yamada is 209 km. The road distance is 205.9 km.

How do I travel from Sendai to Yamada without a car?

The best way to get from Sendai to Yamada without a car is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs ¥3300.

How long does it take to get from Sendai to Yamada?

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Sendai to Yamada, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sendai to Yamada train from?

Sendai to Yamada train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Sendai station.

Train or bus from Sendai to Yamada?

The best way to get from Sendai to Yamada is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs ¥3300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Sendai to Yamada train arrive?

Sendai to Yamada train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Hanamaki station.

Can I drive from Sendai to Yamada?

Yes, the driving distance between Sendai to Yamada is 206 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Sendai to Yamada.

Where can I stay near Yamada?

There are 15+ hotels available in Yamada.

Sendai to Yamada - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Sendai to Yamada by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sendai Miyagi Kōtsū Bus Center to Kamaishi Eki-Maebus
4h 55m
¥3,300
Train
1. Take the train from Sendai to Shin-Hanamakitrain
2. Take the train from Shin-Hanamaki to Kamaishitrain
3. Take the train from Kamaishi to Rikuchuyamadatrain
5h 32m
Drive 205.9 km
1. Drive from Sendai to Yamadacar 205.9 km
3h 7m
¥3,439–4,967

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sendai to Yamada.

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Distance: 208.5 km
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Sendai, Japan and Yamada, Iwate, Japan?

Miyako Kotsu operates a bus from Sendai Miyagi Kōtsū Bus Center to Kamaishi Eki-Mae once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,300 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sendai to Rikuchuyamada via Shin-Hanamaki and Kamaishi in around 5h 32m.

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